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Fionnuala

Gender: Feminine
Language: Irish Gaelic
Etymology:
Fionnuala is the modern form of an old Irish Gaelic name Fionnghuala, meaning “White Shoulder” from “fionn” (white, fair) and “guala” (shoulder).

History:
Fionnuala was an Irish name that was popular in the late Middle Ages.

Pronunciation: finn-noo-lah, fyun-oo-lah

Diminutives: Nuala.
Anglicized: Nola.

Alternates: Fionnghuala.
Anglicized: Fenella, Finola, Fina, Finella.
Scottish Gaelic: Fionnaghuala.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Fionnuala


Popularity of Fionnuala:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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